News in Portland

Portland Police Beat: Oct. 24

Arrests 10/13 at 1 a.m. Akram A. Abdullahi, 23, of Portland, was arrested on Union Street by Officer Laurence Smith on charges of assault and disorderly conduct. 10/13 at 4 p.m. Lebron M. Bruno, 39, of Lewiston, was arrested on Congress Street by ...

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Portland Meetings: Oct. 24-30

Wed. 10/24 5:30 p.m. Housing & Development cancelled

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Universal Notebook: For love or money shouldn't matter

Lately the media has been indulging in a feeding frenzy over the case of a Kennebunk Zumba instructor who allegedly provided a little extracurricular workout for some of her male clients. The focus of all the prurient public interest has been “The List,” a roster of the woman&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Global Matters: Electing King will show Maine gets it

Let’s get right to it. Maine voters should elect Angus King to the United States Senate. King alone among the candidates possesses the temperament, the profile, and the acumen to advocate effectively for Maine people and to continue an important tradition of independent, honorable, m...

Perry B. Newman • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm

Forecaster Forum: Reject the status quo, reclaim the future

One of life’s truer sayings is, “Past is prelude.” It reminds us that our history can be our future, that our past mistakes can be repeated – unless we make deliberate, thoughtful efforts to change course, to chart a new direction, to seek fair winds and following sea...

Cynthia Dill • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Forecaster Forum: Independence in the Senate is an asset, not a liability

The United States Senate is called “the world’s greatest deliberative body,” a venerable institution where great men and women throughout history have participated in the exchange of big ideas that made America great. Debate and compromise have never been easy, but they&r...

Angus King • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Forecaster Forum: Leadership must work for Maine's working people

One of Maine’s hallmark industries is struggling, and what they need right now more than anything is leadership. On a recent rainy Thursday night, I drove to Rockland to spend time with some of our lobstermen. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association held a candidates meeting to brie...

Charlie Summers • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Commercial Street crash kills Vassalboro man

PORTLAND — A Vassalboro man died early Sunday after the car he was driving crashed into a pile of gravel on Commercial Street, police said. The crash killed Robert J. Hubbard, 23, and hospitalized his passenger, 24-year-old James Ronco. Ronco, whose address was not available, was lis...

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm

Community Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 4

Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, mpshaw1@gmail.com or 829-4687. Thursday 10/25

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Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm

Letter: MacMillan in House District 118

I am supporting Tom MacMillan for state representative in District 118 in this year’s election. Tom is smart, hard-working, well-informed and will do an excellent job representing our district in the Legislature. I value his support of a strong social safety net for Mainers, and his ...

Mo Mehlsak • Opinion •

Monday, October 22, 2012 at 1:10 pm